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Pensions Dashboards Programme - Digital Delivery and Test Support

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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06 Jan 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Pensions Dashboards Programme - Digital Delivery and Test Support" within the computer-related services industry. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the RM1557.14 Digital Marketplace (G-Cloud 14) framework. The award, valued at £700,000, was published on 6th January 2026, with the contract period running from 27th October 2025 to 31st December 2026. Smartsourcing Limited, a small-sized enterprise, has been awarded this contract following the tender period that ended on 10th September 2025.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in digital delivery and testing services, especially those with expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive digital strategies and test routines for large-scale programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in orchestrating testing activities, establishing organisational frameworks, and collaborating with multifaceted teams are ideally positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The project involves key activities such as devising a digital delivery plan, updating the test strategy, and engaging with stakeholders, making it suitable for firms with a history of successful collaborations within the digital services domain.

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Notice Title

Pensions Dashboards Programme - Digital Delivery and Test Support

Notice Description

MaPS requires an uplift in support to be given to the Pensions Dashboards Programme in order to deliver a revised over-arching digital delivery plan, update and improve the existing digital test strategy, and facilitate delivery and testing activities. In order to deliver these requirements, activities will include: - Create an overarching digital delivery plan for the programme, based on current and planned workstream activities. - Review and update the existing programme test strategy. - Assist in establishing organisational structures. - Assist in establishing robust and transparent reporting structures. - Work closely with existing delivery and testing resources to establish clear workstream testing objectives - Orchestrate all testing resources and activities. - Work with internal team members, engaged stakeholders, and delivery partners to achieve and assure successful delivery of digital outcomes. The contract was procured as a call-off, following a short-listing and evaluation process, from RM1557.14 Digital Marketplace (G-Cloud 14).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bd3dacb-afa0-437e-b705-333be986ce90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebc1fa2-c83b-4687-be9a-38de0b6806c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTSOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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